
Current settings on the driver's side for the
temperature, air volume, air distribution, and
AUTO program are transferred to the front
passenger side.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side are changed.
Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heat
the interior.
Functional requirement▷Up to 20 minutes after the engine has been
switched off.▷Warm engine.▷The battery is sufficiently charged.▷External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.
Switching on
1.Switch off the ignition.2. Press the right side of the button
on the driver's side.
The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐
mate Control Display.
The interior temperature, air volume and air
distribution can be adjusted with the ignition
switched on.
Switching off
At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of
the button on the driver's side.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Switching the system on/off Switching off
▷Complete system: Press and hold the left button on
the driver's side until the control
clicks off.▷On the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button on
the front passenger side.
Switching on
Press any button except:
▷SYNC program.▷Rear window defroster.▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.▷Seat ventilation.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air.
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air that enters the
vehicle.
This combined filter should be replaced during
scheduled maintenance, refer to page 182, of
your vehicle.
Ventilation Front ventilation
▷Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 1.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
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ramic brake discs designed for use on race‐
tracks.
Due to properties of the materials used, brak‐
ing may be associated with louder function
noises, particularly in wet conditions, just be‐
fore the vehicle comes to a stop. However, this
has no effect on the performance, operational
reliability and durability of the brake.
The effects of moisture and road salt, from us‐
ing a carwash or dew formation overnight for
example, may render the braking effect com‐
parable to that of a conventional braking sys‐
tem. This may be perceived as reduced brak‐
ing effect and can be compensated for if
necessary by pressing the brake pedal harder.
Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
carwash or wash tunnel, clean the brake discs
and brake calipers with a steam jet or high-
pressure washer as well, to prevent encrusta‐
tions and dirt build-ups, caused by salt crys‐
tals, for example, if the car is immobile
afterwards. The cleaning effect of automatic
carwashes or wash tunnels is usually not ade‐
quate for this in the area around the wheels.
To do this, also follow the instructions in
Washing the vehicle, refer to page 196, and
Braking safely, refer to page 156.
Drive train With this vehicle, particular value was placed
on the direct connection from engine to the
drive train. Due to the torsionally rigid design of
the drive train, as is typical in a sports car, the
transmission of the torque also gives acoustic
feedback.
When there are load changes, this may result
in clacker noises. They do not cause any im‐
pairment of the operation or the service life of
the components.Driving on racetracks
Requirements Before driving on a racetrack:▷Participation in the BMW Driver Training.▷Check engine oil fill level and replenish as
necessary.▷Have vehicle checked at a service center.
Hints
Racetrack operation leads to increased wear.
The vehicle is not designed for motorsports
competitive use. This wear is not covered by
the warranty.
The standard brake linings and the wear indi‐
cators are not designed for racetrack opera‐
tion. For more information and advice, contact
your service center.
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Lamps in the trunk lidAccess to the lamps
If necessary, remove the fasteners using the
screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit
and fold away the cover.
Inside brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 184.
24-watt bulb, HP24W
1.Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.2.Pull off the connector.3.Replace the bulb.4.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Reversing lamp
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 184.
16-watt bulb, W16W1.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.2.Pull out the bulb and replace it.3.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Changing wheels
Hints
The vehicle equipment does not include a
spare tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
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Braking, hints 156
Breakdown assis‐ tance 190, 191
Breaking in 154
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement, front 184
Bulb replacement, rear 186
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 192
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 40
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 40
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 40
Camera, backup camera 128
Camera, care 200
Camera, Side View 132
Camera, Top View 131
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Car battery 188
Carbon ceramic brake M 152
Car care products 197
Care, displays 200
Care, vehicle 197
Cargo 158
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area partition 45
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 148
Cargo, securing 159
Cargo straps, securing cargo 159
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 199
Car wash 196 Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 155
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 182
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Ceramic brake 152
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 184
Changing wheels 187
Changing wheels/tires 171
Check Control 80
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 178
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 199
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning, displays 200
Climate control 136
Climate control wind‐ shield 155
Clock 83
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 36 Closing/opening with remote
control 34
Collision warning with City Braking function 106
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 76
Comfort Access 38
Compound brake 152
Compressor 172
Computer 89
Condensation on win‐ dows 138
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 157
Condition Based Service CBS 182
Confirmation signal 39
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient closing 34
Convenient opening 34
Convertible, convertible top 43
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 137
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 137
Convertible top 43
Convertible top, care 198
Convertible top, cargo area partition 45
Convertible top, emergency operation 46
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 101
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Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐sistance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 196
Equipment, interior 141
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 155
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 192
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 159
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 137
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 80
Filler neck for engine oil 179
Fine wood, care 199
First aid kit 191
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 194
Flat tire, changing wheels 187
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, repairing 172
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 105
Flooding 156
Floor carpet, care 199
Floor mats, care 199
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 77
Foot brake 156 Front airbags 98
Front center armrest 147
Front lamps 184
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 100
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 100
Front seats 51
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 185
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 166
Fuel cap 164
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 164
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel quality 166
Fuel recommendation 166
Fuel, tank capacity 206
Fuse 188
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gasoline 166
Gasoline quality 166
Gear change 71
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 155
Glove compartment 146
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 205
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 205
Ground clearance 157
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 68 Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 190
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 76
Headlamp glass 185
Headlamps 184
Headlamps, care 197
Headlamp washer system 76
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head-Up Display 133
Head-up Display, care 200
Head-up display, M view 134
Head-up display, standard view 134
Heavy cargo, stowing 159
Height, seats 51
Height, vehicle 204
High-beam Assistant 95
High beams 76
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Higher speed range 157
Hills 156
Hill Start Assistant 121
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 119
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 148
Homepage 6
Hood 176
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 37
Hot exhaust system 155
HUD Head-Up Display 133
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Manual air flow 137
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68
Manual operation, backup camera 128
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 164
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 126
Manual operation, Side View 133
Manual operation, Top View 131
Marking on approved tires 171
Massage seat, front 53
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 138
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 172
M carbon ceramic brake 152
M Compound brake 152
M differential, active 121
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 120
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 70
M Drive 59
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 157
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 74
M Dynamic Mode MDM 120
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 191
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 16 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 80
Microfilter 139
Minimum tread, tires 170
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 155
Mobility System 172
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 185
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
M technology 152
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 134
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 199
New wheels and tires 171
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 110
No Passing Information 87
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 194
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 183
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 183
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 129 Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐
line quality 166
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 178
Oil, adding 179
Oil additives 179
Oil change 180
Oil change interval, service requirements 85
Oil filler neck 179
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 179
Old batteries, disposal 188
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 184
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 36
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
Overtaking prohibitions 87
P Paint, vehicle 197
Park Distance Control PDC 125
Parked-car ventilation 140
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 157
Parking aid, refer to PDC 125
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Settings, storing for seat, mir‐rors, steering wheel 56
Shift Lights 73
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 98
Side View 132
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 39
Sitting safely 51
Size 204
Ski bag 145
Smallest turning circle 205
Smoker's package 143
Snow chains 175
Socket 144
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 183
SOS button 190
Spare fuse 188
Speaker lighting 97
Specified engine oil types 179
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 90
Speed limiter, display 87
Speed Limit Information 87
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 90
Split screen 20
Stability control systems 119
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 134
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 65
Status display, tires 102
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 122
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 59
Steering wheel memory 56 Stopping the engine 66
Storage compartments 146
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 146
Storage, tires 172
Storing the vehicle 200
Summer tires, tread 170
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 81
Surround View 127
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 138
System states of the driving dynamics 85
T
Tachometer 82
Tail and brake lamps 186
Tailgate 37
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 35
Tail lamps 186
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 186
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 204
Technology, BMW M 152
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
Temperature display, external temperature 83
Temperature, engine oil 82
Terminal, starting aid 192
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 33 Thermal camera, refer to
Night Vision 110
Thigh support 52
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt, seats 51
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 170
Tire identification marks 169
Tire inflation pressure 167
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Tires, changing 171
Tire sealant 172
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 167
Tire tread 170
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 184
Top View 130
Total vehicle weight 205
Tow fitting 194
Towing 193
Tow-starting 193
Tow truck 193
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 102
Transmission positions 70
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 170
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 83
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 193
Trunk, cargo area partition 45
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
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